WO2022037144A1 - Orthodontics assisting device - Google Patents

Abstract

An orthodontics assisting device, comprising an occlusion mechanism (100), a control mechanism, a vibration driving mechanism (510) and an optical driving mechanism (450); the occlusion mechanism (100) can be placed in the oral cavity, and the occlusion mechanism (100) is provided with a light generator (400); the occlusion mechanism (100) is connected to the vibration driving mechanism (510), and the light generator (400) is connected to the optical driving mechanism (450); the vibration driving mechanism (510) and the optical driving mechanism (450) are electrically connected to the control mechanism; and the control mechanism is used for controlling the vibration driving mechanism (510) to drive the occlusion mechanism (100) to generate vibration, and controlling the optical driving mechanism (450) to drive the light generator (400) to generate light. The light generator (400) can generate light of a specific band under the control of the optical driving mechanism (450). The orthodontics assisting device increases the movement speed of teeth and reduces the pain of teeth by means of vibration and illumination, so as to shorten the period of orthodontics and improve the comfort.

Description

A dental orthodontic aid

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the priority of the Chinese Patent Application No. 2020108383394 and entitled "An orthodontic aid device" filed with the China Patent Office on August 19, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

technical field

The present application relates to the field of orthodontics, and in particular, to an auxiliary device for orthodontics.

Background technique

Orthodontics is the correction of teeth and the removal of misaligned teeth and deformities. Orthodontics can achieve the effect of beautiful teeth.

Orthodontic treatment varies according to the degree of orthodontics, but it takes at least 6 months for children with relatively mild deformities, and 2 to 3 years for adults. The fundamental reason is that the current orthodontic methods use the "mechanical" means of the aligner, which adjusts the "mechanical" structure of the aligner at regular intervals, and finally achieves a neat and beautiful arrangement of teeth. At the same time, after the mechanical adjustment of the aligner, the teeth will have obvious pain.

To sum up, the current orthodontic treatment takes a long time and the process is more painful.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present application includes, for example, to provide an orthodontic aid device, which can irradiate and vibrate teeth with light, thereby shortening the period of orthodontic treatment and reducing tooth pain.

This application is implemented like this:

An orthodontic auxiliary device, which can include an occlusal mechanism, a control mechanism, a vibration driving mechanism and an optical driving mechanism, the occlusal mechanism is configured to be able to be placed in the oral cavity, the occlusal mechanism can be installed with a light generator, so The light generator can correspond to the position of the periodontal tissue in the oral cavity; the occlusal mechanism can be connected with the vibration driving mechanism, and the light generator of the occlusal mechanism can be connected with the optical driving mechanism; the vibration The drive mechanism and the optical drive mechanism may be electrically connected to the control mechanism respectively; the control mechanism may be configured to control the vibration drive mechanism to drive the engagement mechanism to vibrate; the control mechanism may be configured to control the optical drive mechanism A drive mechanism drives the light generator to generate light.

Optionally, the control mechanism may be configured to control the vibration driving mechanism to drive the bite mechanism to generate vibrations with varying amplitude, frequency and time; the control mechanism may be configured to control the optical driving mechanism to drive the light generating mechanism. The controller generates light with varying amplitude, frequency and time; the control mechanism is capable of generating interactive vibration signals and optical signals to control the operation of the vibration driving mechanism and the optical driving mechanism respectively.

Optionally, the vibration drive signal generated by the control mechanism may generate vibration interval prompt information at a certain time interval.

Optionally, the light generator can emit light with a set wavelength to increase the secretion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) enzyme in periodontal tissue cells, thereby promoting the generation of ATP and accelerating the growth of periodontal tissue cells. The light generator can emit light with a set wavelength to promote the growth of new capillaries around the periodontal tissue and provide more nutrients for the growth of periodontal tissue cells. Vibration stimulation can promote the growth of periodontal ligament. Light and vibration stimulation of set wavelengths can inhibit the secretion of inflammatory cytokines including cyclooxygenase-2 and interleukin-1, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

Preferably, the wavelength of the light emitted by the light generator is 650nm˜950nm.

In one or more possible embodiments, the orthodontic auxiliary device may further include a main body housing, and both the control mechanism and the vibration driving mechanism may be mounted on the main body housing, and the vibration driving mechanism is connected to the main body housing. The engaging mechanism may be connected by a vibration conducting sheet.

In one or more feasible embodiments, the host casing is made of ABS+PC synthetic material.

In one or more possible embodiments, the main body casing may include a first half-shell and a second half-shell, and an edge region of the first half-shell is snap-connected with an edge region of the second half-shell.

Optionally, a clamping slot may be provided on the side of the first half-shell, and a clamping block may be provided on the side of the second half-shell, and the clamping block can extend into the clamping slot.

In one or more feasible embodiments, the engaging mechanism may be provided with an accommodating cavity, and a part of the structure of the vibration conducting sheet is embedded in the accommodating cavity. With such arrangement, the contact area between the vibration conduction sheet and the clinching mechanism is larger, and the vibration transmission is more uniform.

In one or more possible embodiments, the orthodontic auxiliary device may further include a power supply mechanism, and the power supply mechanism is respectively connected with the control mechanism, the vibration driving mechanism and the optical driving mechanism. The power supply mechanism may include a battery pack, a voltage regulator circuit and a power supply adjustment circuit, the battery pack is electrically connected to the voltage regulator circuit and the power supply adjustment circuit, respectively, and the power supply mechanism may be configured to provide electrical energy for the control mechanism, the vibration driving mechanism and the light generator, And provide undervoltage, overcurrent, overvoltage and other protection.

In one or more possible embodiments, the bite mechanism may include a base plate and an bite plate, a first side of the base plate may be configured to conform to a periodontal shape in the oral cavity, the base plate and the bite plate The corners of the board can be provided with chamfers, and the chamfers are round chamfers or gradient chamfers composed of multiple planes; the bite plate is connected with the base plate at a set angle, and the light generator and Each of the bite plates may be mounted on the first side of the base plate. The base plate and the bite plate have a certain degree of softness, and can be adapted to oral cavity of different shapes and sizes.

Optionally, the opposite side edges of the base plate may be provided with V-shaped notches concave from the outside to the inside, and the two V-shaped notches may be located on both sides of the occlusal plate, respectively.

Optionally, the two V-shaped notches are symmetrically arranged with respect to the bite plate. The bent part of the V-shaped notch can be an arc transition.

In one or more possible embodiments, the bite plate may divide the substrate into an upper region and a lower region, the upper region may be configured to cover all of the upper periodontal tissue, and the lower region may be It is configured to cover all the lower periodontal tissue; the light generator may include a plurality of light-emitting parts, and both the upper layer area and the lower layer area may be provided with a plurality of the light-emitting parts.

In one or more possible embodiments, the bite plate may further be connected with an auxiliary lighting board, the auxiliary lighting board may also be provided with the light-emitting member, and the lighting member of the auxiliary lighting board is configured to illuminate toward the oral cavity periodontal area on one side. Thus, the intraoral tissue can be irradiated from multiple angles.

A plurality of the light-emitting elements can form several light-emitting matrices, and a plurality of the light-emitting elements can be respectively connected with the optical driving mechanism; the optical driving mechanism can independently control the light-emitting elements or the light-emitting matrices to emit light. the amplitude, frequency and time of the light.

This arrangement enables the optical drive mechanism to individually control one or several light-emitting elements or light-emitting matrices during use, or the optical drive mechanism can synchronize several light-emitting elements in one or several light-emitting matrices control. Thereby, different tissue parts of the oral cavity can be irradiated separately.

In one or more possible embodiments, the engaging mechanism may be provided with a first insertion portion, the main body housing may be provided with a second insertion portion, and the second insertion portion may be inserted into the first insertion portion. An insertion hole of the insertion part, the second insertion part may have an inner cavity, and the vibration driving mechanism may be installed in the inner cavity. In this way, the distance between the vibration driving mechanism and the engaging mechanism is closer, so that the length of the vibration conduction sheet can be set shorter, thereby reducing the energy loss during the transmission of vibration.

In one or more feasible embodiments, the orthodontic aid device may further include a wireless transmission module, the wireless transmission module is electrically connected to the control mechanism, and the wireless transmission module may be configured to be signal-connected to the mobile terminal, The mobile terminal is configured at least to input control instructions to control the control mechanism, and to record and display relevant status information of the vibration driving mechanism and the optical driving mechanism, such as amplitude, frequency and time period.

Preferably, the wireless transmission module includes a Bluetooth module, a WiFi module, a cellular mobile communication module or other wireless transmission modules.

Optionally, when the control mechanism includes a circuit board, a Bluetooth module, a WiFi module, a cellular mobile communication module or other wireless transmission modules are integrated on the circuit board.

In one or more possible embodiments, the control mechanism may be provided with a control switch, and the control switch may be configured to switch an operation mode through the control mechanism, the operation mode including at least a vibration mode, a lighting mode and Vibration light binding mode.

Optionally, the control mechanism may also be connected with an indicator light.

The indicator light is used for status indication, and the control mechanism can send a control signal to the indicator light, so that the indicator light can indicate the vibration state, the light state, the light and vibration combined state, the standby state, the undervoltage state and the time by changing the color and flickering of the light. Status such as interval prompt information.

The indicator light can be installed on the surface of the first shell and the surface of the second shell;

Alternatively, the indicator light can be installed in the control mechanism, that is, the indicator light is located inside the main body casing, and the light of the indicator light can pass through the main body casing. Specifically, the main body casing can be made of a transparent material, and a light-shielding layer is coated on the inner side of the main body casing, while the area opposite to the indicator light is not coated with a light-shielding layer, so that only the indicator light can be seen on the outside of the main body casing , without seeing other structures. Alternatively, a through hole is provided on the main body casing, and the light of the indicator light can be emitted from the through hole. Alternatively, a pressing portion is provided on the host casing relative to the area of the control switch. Specifically, an arc-shaped through hole is opened on the host casing, and the area enclosed by the arc-shaped through hole is the pressing portion. Part of the structure of the pressing portion is the same as that of the host. The other parts of the casing are connected, and some are free ends, so that the pressing part can be pressed inward, so that the pressing part presses the control switch located inside the main body casing. The indicator light can be installed around the control switch, so that the light of the indicator light is emitted through the arc-shaped through hole.

Optionally, the vibration mode may further include multiple vibration levels, and different vibration levels correspond to different vibration frequencies, or different vibration levels correspond to different amplitudes. The illumination mode may further include multiple illumination levels, and different illumination levels correspond to different illumination areas, or, different illumination levels correspond to light of different wavelengths.

The beneficial effects of this application include at least:

During use, the occlusal mechanism is placed in the mouth, and the occlusal mechanism is occluded with the teeth. During use, the controller controls the light generator to emit light through the light drive mechanism, and the light irradiates the oral tissue, thereby stimulating the CCO (cytochrome C oxidation) of the oral tissue (especially the periodontal tissue opposite to the light generator). Enzymes) enhance the absorption of photons, proton pumping, increase ATP production, and the increase in cellular energy leads to higher metabolic activity in cells. At the same time, light can promote the production of nitric oxide, accelerate the growth of new capillaries, provide more nutrient supply for periodontal tissue, improve the metabolic activity of cells, and accelerate the osteogenesis and osteoclast processes of alveolar bone. This enables the teeth to move faster under the action of external forces. The vibration driving mechanism can be controlled by the controller to drive the movement of the occlusal mechanism, thereby driving the teeth to vibrate, improving the growth and metabolism of the periodontal ligament, and increasing the moving speed of the teeth.

Irradiation of light to gingival tissue and high-frequency vibration can inhibit the secretion of inflammatory cytokines such as cyclooxygenase-2 and interleukin-1, thereby playing an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

To sum up, in the process of orthodontics, using the dental orthodontic auxiliary device provided by this application, a single vibration mode, an illumination mode or a combination of vibration and illumination modes can be selected according to the needs, so as to improve the moving speed of the teeth, thereby speeding up the orthodontic speed and reducing the orthodontic speed. Tooth pain.

Description of drawings

In order to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application more clearly, the following drawings will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore do not It should be regarded as a limitation of the scope, and for those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings without any creative effort.

1 is a schematic structural diagram 1 of an orthodontic auxiliary device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 is a second structural schematic diagram of an orthodontic auxiliary device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a third structural schematic diagram of an orthodontic auxiliary device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a fourth schematic structural diagram of an orthodontic auxiliary device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 5 is a fifth structural schematic diagram of an orthodontic auxiliary device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

6 is a schematic diagram 1 of the relative positional relationship between the vibration conducting sheet and the light generator provided by the embodiment of the application;

7 is a schematic diagram 2 of the relative positional relationship between the vibration conducting sheet and the light generator provided by the embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the relative positional relationship of the second half-shell, the control mechanism, the power supply mechanism, and the engagement mechanism provided by the embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the relative positional relationship of the control mechanism, the power supply mechanism, and the occlusal mechanism provided by the embodiment of the present application;

10 is a schematic structural diagram of a control mechanism provided by an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 11 is a first structural schematic diagram of the first half-shell provided by the embodiment of the application;

FIG. 12 is a second structural schematic diagram of the first half-shell provided by the embodiment of the application;

13 is a schematic diagram 1 of the relative positional relationship between the second half-shell and the engaging mechanism provided by the embodiment of the application;

14 is a second schematic diagram of the relative positional relationship between the second half shell and the engaging mechanism provided by the embodiment of the application;

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of grouping control of optical generators provided by another embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 16 is a schematic structural diagram 1 of an orthodontic auxiliary device provided by another embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 17 is a second structural schematic diagram of an orthodontic auxiliary device provided by another embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 18 is a third structural schematic diagram of an orthodontic auxiliary device provided by another embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 19 is a fourth schematic structural diagram of an orthodontic auxiliary device provided by another embodiment of the application;

FIG. 20 is a fifth structural schematic diagram of an orthodontic auxiliary device provided by another embodiment of the present application.

In the figure: 100-occlusal mechanism; 110-base plate; 111-first side; 112-second side; 113-V-notch; 114-chamfer; 120-biting plate; 121-limiting protrusion; 130-th an inserting part; 131-first inserting end; 132-second inserting end; 140-auxiliary lighting board; 200-host shell; 210-first half-shell; 211-pressing part; 212-bump; 213-card slot; 214-limiting ring; 215-limiting insert; 216-limiting column; 220-second half shell; 221-first positioning column; 222-second positioning column; 223-through hole; 224-block; 225-limit slot; 230-second insertion part; 310-PCB; 311-first positioning hole; 312-limit opening; 320-wireless transmission module; 330-board-to-board connector 340-control switch; 350-indicator; 360-probe; 400-light generator; 410-first light-emitting piece; 420-second light-emitting piece; 430-flexible circuit board; 440-third light-emitting piece; - Optical drive mechanism; 510 - vibration drive mechanism; 511 - third positioning hole; 520 - vibration conduction sheet; 521 - first section; 522 - second section; 523 - second positioning hole; 600 - power supply mechanism.

detailed description

In order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments It is a part of the embodiments of the present application, but not all of the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application generally described and illustrated in the drawings herein may be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Thus, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the application as claimed, but is merely representative of selected embodiments of the application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

It should be noted that like numerals and letters refer to like items in the following figures, so once an item is defined in one figure, it does not require further definition and explanation in subsequent figures.

In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish descriptions, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, the terms "horizontal", "vertical" and the like do not imply that a component is required to be absolutely horizontal or overhang, but rather may be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", it does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "arrangement", "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be interpreted in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection, It can also be a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication between the two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood in specific situations.

Some embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below and features in the embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7 , an embodiment of the present application provides an orthodontic auxiliary device, which includes an occlusal mechanism 100 , a control mechanism, a vibration driving mechanism 510 and an optical driving mechanism 450 , and the occlusal mechanism 100 is configured to be able to be placed in In the oral cavity, the occlusal mechanism 100 is installed with a light generator 400, the light generator 400 is connected with the optical driving mechanism 450, and the light generator 400 corresponds to the position of the periodontal tissue in the oral cavity; the occlusal mechanism 100 is connected with the vibration driving mechanism 510, The vibration driving mechanism 510 and the light generator 400 are respectively electrically connected with the control mechanism, and the control mechanism is used for controlling the vibration driving mechanism 510 to drive the occlusal mechanism 100 to vibrate 510 . The control mechanism is also used to control the optical driving mechanism 450 to drive the light generator 400 to emit light.

Optionally, the control mechanism can control any one or more of the vibration amplitude, frequency and time generated by the vibration driving mechanism 510 to change, and can change the amplitude, frequency and time of the light emitted by the light generator 400 . The control mechanism can generate the vibration signal and the optical signal in mutual cooperation to control the operation of the vibration driving mechanism 510 and the optical driving mechanism 450, respectively.

Specifically, the orthodontic auxiliary device provided by the present application includes at least three working modes, namely: a vibration mode, an illumination mode, and a vibration-illumination combined mode.

When the orthodontic auxiliary device is in the vibration mode, the vibration driving mechanism 510 is activated, and drives the occlusal mechanism 100 to vibrate. At this time, the light generator 400 is in an off state.

When the orthodontic aid is in the light mode, the light generator 400 emits set light. At this time, the vibration driving mechanism 510 is in a closed state.

When the orthodontic auxiliary device is in the vibration light combination mode, the vibration driving mechanism 510 is activated, and at the same time, the light generator 400 emits set light.

The principle of the adjuvant therapy that the light generator 400 emits light to irradiate the oral cavity is to use the photobiomodulation effect. The CCO (cytochrome C oxidase) of the opposite periodontal tissue) enhances the absorption of photons, proton pumping, and increases the production of ATP. The increase in cellular energy leads to higher metabolic activity in cells. At the same time, light can promote the production of nitric oxide, accelerate the growth of new capillaries, provide more nutrient supply for periodontal tissue, improve the metabolic activity of cells, and accelerate the osteogenesis and osteoclast processes of alveolar bone. This enables the teeth to move faster under the action of external forces.

In the vibration-illumination combination mode, the vibration driving mechanism 510 generates a mechanical signal with a fixed frequency and acceleration to act on the teeth, and organically combines with the light emitted by the light generator 400 to act on the teeth together, thereby accelerating the moving speed of the teeth.

In a preferred implementation of this embodiment, the wavelength of the light emitted by the light generator 400 is 650 nm˜950 nm.

In a preferred implementation of this embodiment, the vibration driving mechanism 510 includes a motor, preferably a high-frequency micro-vibration motor.

In a feasible embodiment, in order to facilitate the installation of the control mechanism and the vibration driving mechanism 510, the orthodontic auxiliary device further includes a host housing 200, the control mechanism and the vibration driving mechanism 510 are both installed inside the host housing 200, and the vibration driving mechanism 510 is connected to the engaging mechanism 100 through the vibration conduction sheet 520 . In this way, the setting of the host casing 200 provides a larger installation space for the control mechanism and the vibration driving mechanism 510 , and the host casing 200 also provides better protection for the control mechanism and the vibration driving mechanism 510 .

The main body casing 200 is made of hard material, so as to provide stronger protection for the structures (eg, the control mechanism and the vibration driving mechanism 510 ) installed inside it.

Preferably, the host shell 200 is made of ABS+PC composite material. In this way, the host shell 200 has a lighter weight while protecting the control mechanism and the vibration driving mechanism 510 installed on the inside thereof. Easy to carry and more effortless to hold by hand.

As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 , in a feasible embodiment, the orthodontic auxiliary device further includes a power supply mechanism 600 , which is respectively connected with the control mechanism, the vibration driving mechanism 510 and the optical driving mechanism 450 . The power supply mechanism 600 is used to power the control mechanism, the vibration drive mechanism 510 and the optical drive mechanism 450 . The power supply mechanism 600 may be a battery.

The power supply mechanism 600 is installed in the host casing 200 . In a specific embodiment, the power supply mechanism 600 can be detachably installed in the host housing 200, so that when the power of the power supply mechanism 600 runs out, the power supply mechanism 600 is taken out and replaced with a new (or more power) one The power supply mechanism 600 can continue to be used.

In another specific embodiment, the power supply mechanism 600 is a charging power source. The charging method of the power supply mechanism 600 may be charging by connecting a charging cable, or the charging method of the power supply mechanism 600 may be wireless charging. For example, the power supply mechanism 600 has charging contacts, the host casing 200 is provided with through holes 223 to expose the charging contacts, and the charging contacts are used for contacting the charging terminals (such as charging electrodes) on the charging stand, so as to pass the charging The cradle charges the charging power source. Specifically, the charging contacts may be located inside the host housing 200 , and the charging end on the charging stand extends into the host housing 200 to contact the charging contacts; Alternatively, the ends of the charging contacts protrude from the host casing 200, and the length of the part of the structure extending out of the host casing 200 is preferably less than 1 mm.

As shown in FIGS. 1-4 , in a possible embodiment, the occlusal mechanism 100 includes a base plate 110 and an occlusal plate 120 , the first side 111 of the base plate 110 is configured to match the shape of the periodontal in the oral cavity, and the base plate 110 Chamfers 114 are provided at the corners of the bite plate 120 and the bite plate 120 , and the bite plate 120 and the base plate 110 are connected at a set angle. Specifically, the chamfer 114 may be a round chamfer or a gradual chamfer composed of multiple planes.

During use, the occlusal mechanism 100 is placed inside the oral cavity, so that the occlusal plate 120 is located between the upper teeth and the lower teeth, and the base plate 110 is located outside the teeth.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the chamfer 114 formed at the edge angle of the side of the bite plate 120 away from the base plate 110 is a rounded chamfer; and as shown in FIG. 2 , the chamfer 114 formed at the edge corner of the base plate 110 is rounded Chamfer. The rounded chamfer, that is, the edge of the chamfered corner 114 is a smooth arc surface, so that the comfort is higher when the occlusal mechanism 100 is placed in the oral cavity, and after the occlusal mechanism 100 is placed in the oral cavity, the setting of the chamfered corner 114 makes the base plate 110 The structure of the occlusal plate 120 and the structure and shape of the bite plate 120 are more suitable for the space inside the oral cavity, so as to support the upper and lower lips, and can improve the adhesion of the base plate 110 to the teeth and periodontal tissues (such as gums), so that the light generator can be The 400 is closer to the teeth and periodontal tissues (eg gums), improving the lighting effect.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the surface of the substrate 110 is an arc surface, and a V-shaped notch 113 is provided on the substrate 110 . The V-shaped notch 113 is located at the edge of the substrate 110 , and the arrangement of the V-shaped notch 113 is convenient for the substrate 110 to be placed in the oral cavity. Bends further to better fit the shape of the mouth. Specifically, the bend of the V-shaped notch 113 is a smooth transition.

For example, in FIG. 4 , V-shaped notches 113 are respectively provided in the middle region of the upper edge of the substrate 110 and the middle region of the lower edge of the substrate 110 , and the two V-shaped notches 113 are symmetrically arranged relative to the occlusal plate 120 .

Preferably, the bite plate 120 is provided with a limiting protrusion 121 , and the limiting protrusion 121 is located on the side of the bite plate 120 away from the base plate 110 . As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the limiting protrusion 121 is disposed on the edge of the top surface of the bite plate 120 .

Of course, in another setting manner, the limiting protrusions 121 are provided on the bottom edge of the bite plate 120;

In a preferred embodiment, the bite plate 120 divides the base plate 110 into an upper region and a lower region, the upper region is configured to oppose the upper periodontal tissue, and the lower region is configured to oppose the lower periodontal tissue; light generator 400 It includes a plurality of light-emitting elements, and both the upper layer area and the lower layer area are provided with a plurality of light-emitting elements.

Optionally, the upper region is configured to cover the entire upper periodontal tissue, and the lower region is configured to cover the entire lower periodontal tissue.

A plurality of light-emitting elements can form one or more light-emitting matrices, and a light-emitting matrix includes one or more light-emitting elements.

Each light-emitting element is connected to the optical driving mechanism 450 respectively, the optical driving mechanism 450 can control each light-emitting element independently, and the optical driving mechanism 450 can also control each light-emitting matrix to synchronously control each light-emitting element in the light-emitting matrix.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7 , all the light-emitting elements located on the substrate 110 can be divided into two light-emitting matrices. Specifically, all the light-emitting elements located in the upper layer area belong to the same light-emitting matrix, and all the light-emitting elements located in the lower layer area are assigned to the same light-emitting matrix. As belonging to the same light-emitting matrix, for the convenience of distinction, the light-emitting element located in the upper layer area is hereinafter referred to as the first light-emitting element 410 , and the light-emitting element located in the lower layer area is referred to as the second light-emitting element 420 .

In this way, when the lighting mode is used, only the first light-emitting member 410 can emit light, and only the upper periodontal tissue area is illuminated; or only the second light-emitting member 420 can be caused to emit light, and only the lower periodontal tissue area can be illuminated; or The first light-emitting element 410 and the second light-emitting element 420 both emit light, and simultaneously illuminate the upper periodontal tissue area and the lower periodontal tissue area.

Optionally, in a feasible implementation, the plurality of first light-emitting elements 410 located in the upper region are divided into several first light-emitting matrices, and the plurality of second light-emitting elements 420 located in the lower region are divided into several second light-emitting matrices. matrix. The control mechanism can control each of the first light-emitting matrices, as well as control each of the second light-emitting matrices. The control states of the plurality of first light-emitting elements 410 or the second light-emitting elements 420 in each light-emitting matrix are consistent. In this way, according to the specific needs of the user, only a part of the upper periodontal tissue can be irradiated, or a part of the lower periodontal tissue can be irradiated, or a part of the upper periodontal tissue can be irradiated at the same time as the lower periodontal tissue. part of the area.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7 , the first light-emitting element 410 and the second light-emitting element 420 are distributed in a matrix on the substrate 110 , the first light-emitting element 410 includes three rows and eighteen columns, and the second light-emitting element 420 includes three Eighteen columns. Every three columns of the first light-emitting elements 410 can be divided into a second light-emitting matrix, then the first light-emitting elements 410 can be divided into six first light-emitting matrices in total; every third column of the second light-emitting elements 420 can be divided into a second light-emitting matrix. If the light-emitting matrix is used, the second light-emitting element 420 can be divided into six second light-emitting matrices in total. The control mechanism can control any one or more first light-emitting matrices to emit light, and the control mechanism can also control any one or more second light-emitting elements 420 to emit light. With this arrangement, only the periodontal tissue corresponding to one or several teeth in the oral cavity can be irradiated according to the user's usage requirements.

Alternatively, during use, the optical drive mechanism 450 can drive the single first light-emitting element 410 or the single second light-emitting element 420 to emit light with a set amplitude, frequency and time, or by simultaneously causing a plurality of first light-emitting elements 410 or a plurality of second light-emitting elements 420 simultaneously emit light with a set amplitude, frequency and time, so as to achieve the same effect as the above-mentioned zonal light-emitting regulation, and the adjustable range is larger.

Of course, the light-emitting matrix may not be divided according to the upper-layer region and the lower-layer region, and different light-emitting matrices may include the same light-emitting element. For example, as shown in FIG. 15 , the upper three rows are the first light-emitting elements 410 , and the lower three rows are the second light-emitting elements 420 . During the setting process, only one first light-emitting element 410 or second light-emitting element 420 can be set to light up within a certain period of time, or a plurality of first light-emitting elements 410 or second light-emitting elements within a certain range can be made to emit light. The elements 420 simultaneously emit light of the same amplitude, frequency and time. For example, the plurality of first light-emitting elements 410 in the A1 area in FIG. 15 are divided into a light-emitting matrix, and the plurality of second light-emitting elements 420 in the A2 area are divided into a light-emitting matrix. During use, the plurality of first light-emitting elements in the A1 area The light-emitting elements 410 synchronously emit light of the same amplitude, frequency and time, and the plurality of second light-emitting elements 420 in the A2 area emit light of the same amplitude, frequency and time. Alternatively, the plurality of first light-emitting elements 410 in the B1 area in FIG. 15 are divided into a light-emitting matrix, and the plurality of second light-emitting elements 420 in the B2 area are divided into a light-emitting matrix. During use, the plurality of first light-emitting elements in the B1 area A light-emitting element 410 simultaneously emits light with the same amplitude, frequency and time, and a plurality of second light-emitting elements 420 in the B2 region emits light with the same amplitude, frequency and time.

In the above-mentioned light-emitting matrices of the four regions of A1, A2, B1, and B2, some light-emitting elements in the light-emitting matrix of the A1 region belong to the light-emitting matrix of the B1 region, and some belong to the light-emitting matrix of the B2 region; in the light-emitting matrix of the A2 region Some of the light-emitting elements belong to the light-emitting matrix of the B1 area, and some belong to the light-emitting matrix of the B2 area.

The above-mentioned division of the number and range of the light-emitting matrix of the light generator 400 can be set in various ways before leaving the factory, and the user can select one setting from the various settings during use. Alternatively, each of the first light-emitting elements 410 and each of the second light-emitting elements 420 can be numbered in sequence according to their positions, and the user himself selects certain numbers to correspond to certain numbers through the application software on the mobile terminal or the control switch 340 before use. The first light-emitting element 410 and/or the second light-emitting element 420 are grouped into one group.

In a feasible embodiment, the engagement mechanism 100 is provided with an accommodating cavity, and a part of the structure of the vibration conducting sheet 520 is embedded in the accommodating cavity. With this arrangement, the contact area between the vibration conducting sheet 520 and the engaging mechanism 100 is larger, and the vibration transmission is more uniform. Specifically, the accommodating cavity is provided in the bite plate 120 .

As shown in FIG. 6 , in a preferred embodiment, the vibration conducting sheet 520 includes a first segment 521 and a second segment 522 , the first segment 521 and the second segment 522 are integrally structured, and one end of the first segment 521 is connected to the vibration The driving mechanism 510 is in contact, the second segment 522 extends into the accommodating cavity, and the shape of the board surface of the second segment 522 is the same as or similar to that of the engaging plate 120 . For example, the bite plate 120 is an arc-shaped plate, and the second section 522 of the vibration conducting sheet 520 is also an arc-shaped plate structure. This arrangement, on the one hand, facilitates the insertion of the second segment 522 into the occlusal plate 120 , and on the other hand makes the contact area between the second segment 522 and the occlusal plate 120 larger.

In a feasible embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 14 , the engaging mechanism 100 is provided with a first inserting portion 130 , the main body housing 200 is provided with a second inserting portion 230 , and the second inserting portion 230 is inserted into the first inserting portion 230 . An insertion hole of the insertion part 130, the second insertion part 230 has an inner cavity, and the vibration driving mechanism 510 is installed in the inner cavity. In this way, the distance between the vibration driving mechanism 510 and the engaging mechanism 100 is closer, so that the length of the vibration conducting sheet 520 can be set shorter, thereby reducing the energy loss during the transmission of vibration.

Specifically, the first inserting portion 130 is disposed on the second side surface 112 of the substrate 110 , and the first inserting portion 130 is an annular structure for the second inserting portion 230 to be inserted. The opening of the accommodating cavity of the bite plate 120 is exposed by the inner ring region of the annular structure. On the one hand, the vibration conducting sheet 520 is inserted into the accommodating cavity of the bite plate 120 through the interior of the first inserting part 130 ; on the other hand, the connection line between the control mechanism and the light generator 400 passes through the first inserting part 130 into the substrate 110 .

In a specific embodiment, the control mechanism includes a circuit board and a control module, the circuit board is preferably a printed circuit board (PCB) 310, and the control module is integrated in the PCB 310.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , preferably, the light generator 400 is mounted on the flexible circuit board 430 . As shown in FIGS. 8-10 , the flexible circuit board 430 is connected to the PCB 310 through the board-to-board connector 330 .

In this embodiment, the occlusal mechanism 100 is made of a material with a certain degree of softness, so as to fit the oral cavity of different shapes and sizes. Preferably, the occlusal mechanism 100 is made of medical silicone or medical rubber. The light generator 400 is embedded in the inner side of the substrate 110 , and the first side surface 111 of the substrate 110 is made of a transparent material, so that light can be emitted through the substrate 110 .

In a feasible implementation, the orthodontic auxiliary device further includes a wireless transmission module 320, the wireless transmission module 320 is electrically connected with the control mechanism, the wireless transmission module 320 is used for signal connection with the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal is used for inputting control instructions to Control control mechanism.

In this way, the control mechanism can be controlled through the mobile terminal, and the usage time and usage status of the vibration driving mechanism 510 and the optical driving mechanism 450 can be recorded and displayed. For example, the mobile terminal is configured with application software that matches the orthodontic aid device. By inputting information in the application software, the working mode can be switched, and the function mode can be customized, for example, it can be set in the function mode. , whether to illuminate, if illuminated, you can further select any one or more light-emitting elements that emit light, or any one or more light-emitting matrices, and users can also customize certain light-emitting elements to belong to the same light-emitting matrix. You can also choose the lighting time, choose the wavelength of the light emitted, choose continuous irradiation, intermittent irradiation or alternate irradiation between several light-emitting matrices. You can choose whether to vibrate. If you vibrate, you can further select the vibration frequency, vibration amplitude, vibration duration, and continuous vibration or intermittent vibration. Optionally, data information such as vibration time, vibration frequency, illumination time, light intensity, elapsed treatment time, remaining treatment time, and historical treatment process can be recorded and displayed through the mobile terminal.

The wireless transmission module 320 may include one or more of a Bluetooth module, a WiFi module, a cellular mobile communication module or other wireless transmission modules. Preferably, as shown in FIGS. 8-10 , the wireless transmission module includes a Bluetooth module. Optionally, when the control mechanism includes the PCB 310 , the Bluetooth module is integrated into the PCB 310 .

Optionally, a probe 360 is connected to the PCB 310 , and one end of the probe 360 extends out of the host housing 200 . The probe 360 is used to connect the circuit board with the charging electrode. The probe 360 has a built-in spring and adopts a contact-type conductive connection without soldering, which is convenient for production and assembly.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 8-FIG. 10. In a feasible embodiment, the control mechanism is provided with a control switch 340, and the control switch 340 is used to switch the working mode through the control mechanism, and the working mode at least includes vibration mode, illumination mode and vibration illumination Combine mode.

Optionally, the vibration mode further includes multiple vibration levels, and different vibration levels correspond to different vibration frequencies, or different vibration levels correspond to different amplitudes. The illumination mode further includes a plurality of illumination levels, and different illumination levels correspond to different illumination areas, or, different illumination levels correspond to light with different light intensities.

In this way, the start-stop and mode selection of the orthodontic aid device can be controlled through the control switch 340, and the control switch 340 can be used in conjunction with the mobile terminal.

The control switch 340 can be a push type, a rotary type, a toggle type or a touch type. In a specific implementation manner, as shown in FIGS. 8-10 , the control switch 340 is a push switch. The control switch 340 is integrated in the PCB 310 . Correspondingly, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 , on the host casing 200 , the area opposite to the control switch 340 is provided with a pressing portion 211 . The control switch 340 can be touched by the movement of the part 211 toward the inside of the main body casing 200 , so as to execute the control operation.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 , a bump 212 is provided on the inner side of the pressing portion 211 (the side of the pressing portion 211 facing the control switch 340 ), and the setting of the bump 212 enables the pressing portion 211 to communicate with the control switch 340 The distance between them is closer.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 11 , the pressing portion 211 may be formed by cutting a circular arc-shaped groove on the host casing 200 , and the central angle corresponding to the circular arc-shaped groove is greater than 270 degrees.

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 10 , the control mechanism is connected with an indicator light 350 .

The indicator light 350 is used for status indication, and the control mechanism can send a control signal to the indicator light 350, so that the indicator light 350 can indicate the vibration state, the illumination state, the combined state of illumination and vibration, the standby state, and the undervoltage by changing the color and flickering of the light. Status and time interval prompt information and other status.

The indicator light 350 can be installed on the surface of the first housing or the second housing surface; or, the indicator light 350 can be installed on the control mechanism, that is, the indicator light 350 is located inside the host housing 200, and the light of the indicator light 350 can pass through the host housing 200. Specifically, the host casing 200 may be made of a transparent material, a light-shielding layer is applied on the inner side of the host casing 200 , and the area opposite to the indicator light 350 is not coated with a light-shielding layer, so that the outside of the host casing 200 can only be The indicator light 350 is seen, but no other structure is seen. Alternatively, a through hole 223 is provided on the host casing 200 , and the light of the indicator light 350 can be emitted from the through hole 223 . Alternatively, an arc-shaped through hole 223 is opened on the main body casing 200, and the area enclosed by the arc-shaped through hole 223 is the pressing portion 211. Part of the structure of the pressing portion 211 is connected to other parts of the main body casing 200. The pressing portion 211 can be pressed inwardly, so that the pressing portion 211 presses the control switch 340 located inside the main body casing 200 . The indicator light 350 can be installed around the control switch 340 , so that the light of the indicator light 350 is emitted through the arc-shaped through hole 223 .

For example, in a specific implementation manner, an indicator light 350 is integrated on the circuit board, and the indicator light 350 may be an LED lamp bead. The indicator light 350 is located next to the control switch 340. When a control action is performed through the control switch 340, the indicator light 350 can give feedback by changing the on-off state, changing the flashing frequency or changing the color, so that the user can know the control action. success and working status.

Optionally, a limiting ring 214 is provided on the inner side of the host housing 200, and the limiting ring 214 is located in the peripheral area of the pressing portion 211. After the host housing 200 is assembled with the control mechanism, the control switch 340 and the indicator light 350 are both Located inside the limit ring 214 , the limit ring 214 plays a limiting and protective role for the control switch 340 and the indicator light 350 . At the same time, because the limit ring 214 surrounds the control switch 340 and the indicator light 350, on the one hand, it does not affect the touch of the control switch 340 through the pressing part 211, and on the other hand, the light of the indicator light 350 is more concentrated and brighter more obvious.

In a feasible implementation manner, as shown in FIGS. 11-14 , the main body casing 200 includes a first half-shell 210 and a second half-shell 220 , and the edge region of the first half-shell 210 and the edge of the second half-shell 220 Zone snap connection. As shown in FIG. 12 , a limiting insert 215 is provided on the edge of the first half-shell 210 , and as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 , a limiting slot 225 is provided on the edge of the second half-shell 220 , and the first half-shell When the 210 and the second half-shell 220 are aligned, the limiting insert 215 extends into the limiting slot 225 .

Optionally, a clamping slot 213 is provided on the side of the first half-shell 210 , and a clamping block 224 is provided on the side of the second half-shell 220 , and the clamping block 224 can extend into the clamping slot 213 .

As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 , the limiting ring 214 and the pressing portion 211 are both disposed in the first half-shell 210 , and the through hole 223 for the probe 360 to extend is disposed in the second half-shell 220 .

The first half shell 210 includes a first insertion end 131 , the second half shell 220 includes a second insertion end 132 , and the first insertion end 131 and the second insertion end 132 are aligned to form a first insertion portion 130 . As shown in FIG. 11 , the end surface of the distal end of the first insertion end 131 is an arc-shaped surface, which matches the arc-shaped surface of the second side surface 112 of the base plate 110 ; correspondingly, the distal end of the second insertion end 132 has an arc-shaped surface. The end surface is also an arc-shaped surface, so that the end surface of the first insertion portion 130 formed after the first insertion end 131 and the second insertion end 132 are butted together is an arc-shaped surface. In this way, after the first inserting portion 130 is inserted into the second inserting portion 230 , the contact area between the end surface of the first inserting portion 130 and the substrate 110 is larger, and the connection stability is stronger.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 6 , the first half-shell 210 is provided with a pressing portion 211 , the second half-shell 220 is provided with a through hole 223 , and one end of the probe 360 extends out of the second half-shell through the through hole 223 220.

In a specific embodiment, the second half-shell 220 is provided with a first positioning post 221 , the first positioning post 221 is provided with a first positioning hole 311 on the board surface of the circuit board, and the first positioning post 221 penetrates through the first positioning hole 311 . A limiting column 216 is provided on the first half-shell 210 , a limiting opening 312 is provided on the circuit board, and the limiting column 216 passes through the limiting opening 312 . The second half-shell 220 limits the circuit board through the first positioning column 221 , and the first half-shell 210 limits the circuit board through the limiting column 216 .

Optionally, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 , the power supply mechanism 600 is located in the second half shell 220 , and the control switch 340 , the wireless transmission module 320 , the indicator light 350 and the board-to-board connector 330 are all disposed on the PCB 310 away from the power supply. One side of mechanism 600. This arrangement makes the structure more compact, takes up less space, and reduces the overall volume of the structure. Optionally, when the first half-shell 210 and the second half-shell 220 are installed, the limiting post 216 on the first half-shell 210 abuts on the power supply mechanism 600 after passing through the limiting opening 312 on the PCB 310 , the power supply mechanism 600 is limited to a certain extent by the limit post 216 .

Optionally, the second half-shell 220 is provided with a second positioning column 222, the vibration conducting sheet 520 is provided with a second positioning hole 523, and the vibration driving mechanism 510 is provided with a third positioning hole 511, at least one The second positioning post 222 passes through the second positioning hole 523 after passing through the third positioning hole 511 . The vibration conducting sheet 520 and the vibration driving mechanism 510 are limited in the horizontal direction by the second positioning column 222 .

Alternatively, in another specific implementation manner, the first positioning column 221 and the second positioning column 222 may be hollow structures, the opening of the hollow cavity of the first positioning column 221 is opposite to the first positioning hole 311 , and the second positioning column The opening of the hollow chamber 222 is opposite to the second positioning hole 523 . The hollow first positioning column 221 and the second positioning column 222 are both used for screws to pass through, so as to connect the second half-shell 220 with the circuit board by screws, and to connect the second half-shell 220, the vibration driving mechanism 510 and the circuit board by screws. The vibration conduction sheet 520 is connected.

The above-mentioned orthodontic auxiliary device (hereinafter referred to as the device), during use, at least has the following working processes:

Click the pressing part 211, the pressing part 211 touches the control switch 340, and the device starts up.

Touch the control switch 340 by clicking the pressing part 211 again to select the working mode.

After the selection of the working mode is completed, the indicator light 350 flashes once every 1s, and after 5s, the device enters the selected working mode to work. During the working process, every 60s, the vibration driving mechanism 510 drives the occlusal mechanism to vibrate to remind once (if the If the working mode is the vibration mode, when the vibration reminder is performed, the vibration frequency or vibration amplitude is greater than the vibration frequency or vibration amplitude in the vibration mode, so that the user can distinguish this time as a reminder), and the indicator light 350 flashes once to remind The process that uses this work mode. After 5 minutes, the device automatically stops working and enters the standby state, and the indicator light 350 goes out.

Another embodiment of the present application provides an orthodontic auxiliary device. This embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of the foregoing embodiment. The technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiment also belong to this embodiment, which have been described in the foregoing embodiments. The technical solution will not be described again.

As shown in FIGS. 15-20 , in the orthodontic auxiliary device provided in this embodiment, an auxiliary light plate 140 is connected to the side of the bite plate 120 away from the base plate 110 , and the auxiliary light plate 140 is also provided with one or more For the convenience of distinction, the light generator 400 disposed on the auxiliary lighting panel 140 is called the third light-emitting element 440, the third light-emitting element 440 is connected to the optical drive mechanism 450 of 440, and the third light-emitting element 440 is used for illuminating the direction The periodontal area on one side of the mouth.

One or more third lighting elements 440 provided in the auxiliary lighting panel 140 are also connected to the optical driving mechanism 450 respectively. The optical driving mechanism 450 controls each third lighting element 440 individually, or divides the third lighting elements 440 into one or multiple light-emitting matrices, and control each light-emitting matrix individually. The third light-emitting element 440 may perform the range division of the light-emitting matrix together with the first light-emitting element 410 and the second light-emitting element 420 . That is, the third light-emitting element 440 may be located in the same light-emitting matrix as the first light-emitting element 410 and the second light-emitting element 420 .

In a feasible implementation manner, the base plate 110 , the bite plate 120 and the auxiliary light plate 140 are integral structures, which can be integrally formed during the manufacturing process. The side of the base plate 110 close to the bite plate 120 and the side of the auxiliary light plate 140 close to the bite plate 120 are made of transparent material. The light generator 400 is installed on the inner side of the base plate 110 and the auxiliary light plate 140. The light generator 400 The light transmitted through the corresponding substrate 110 or the auxiliary lighting plate 140 is emitted. The light generator 400 located in the base plate 110 is used to irradiate the outer surface of the tooth and the periodontal tissue (eg, the gums) on the side, and the light generator 400 located in the auxiliary illumination plate 140 is used to irradiate the inner surface of the tooth and the periodontal tissue (eg, gingiva). The lateral periodontal tissue (eg, the gingiva) is irradiated.

As shown in FIGS. 16-18 , auxiliary lighting panels 140 are provided on opposite sides of the bite plate 120 in the thickness direction. One of the auxiliary light plates 140 is opposite to the upper area of the base plate 110 , and the third light-emitting element 440 in the auxiliary light plate 140 cooperates with the first light generator 400 in the base plate 110 , so as to illuminate the upper teeth and their periodontal tissues respectively. Lighting on both sides. The other auxiliary light plate 140 is opposite to the lower area of the base plate 110. The third light-emitting element 440 in the auxiliary light plate 140 cooperates with the second light-emitting element 420 in the base plate 110 to illuminate the inner and outer parts of the lower teeth and their periodontal tissues, respectively. Lighting on both sides.

In a preferred embodiment, the board surface of the auxiliary light plate 140 extends along an arc track in both the lateral and longitudinal directions, so as to be adapted to the inside of the oral cavity, so that the board surface of the auxiliary light board 140 and the region of the inside of the oral cavity located on the inside of the teeth The fit is tighter, so that the distance between the third light-emitting element 440 and the inner side of the tooth and the periodontal tissue on the side is closer. Optionally, in the longitudinal direction, the length of the middle region of the auxiliary lighting panel 140 extending along the arc track is longer than that of the two side regions.

Optionally, the number of the third light-emitting elements 440 may be multiple, and each third light-emitting element 440 is mounted on the flexible circuit board 430 and connected to the optical driving mechanism 450 through the flexible circuit board 430 . The optical drive mechanism 450 can independently control the amplitude, frequency and time of the light emitted by each third light-emitting element 440 . That is to say, the optical drive mechanism 450 can independently control the amplitude, frequency and time of the light emitted by any light generator 400 located in the orthodontic auxiliary device, no matter the installation position of the light generator 400 is the base plate 110 or the auxiliary light plate 140 .

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of this application shall be included within the protection scope of this application.

Industrial Applicability

The present application provides an auxiliary device for orthodontics, which can irradiate and vibrate teeth with light, and can select a single vibration mode, an illumination mode or a combination of vibration and illumination modes according to requirements, so as to improve the moving speed of the teeth, thereby speeding up the orthodontic speed. Reduce tooth pain.

Furthermore, it is understood that the orthodontic aids provided by the present application can be used in industrial applications and are reproducible.

Claims (14)

1. An orthodontic auxiliary device, characterized in that it comprises an occlusal mechanism, a control mechanism, a vibration driving mechanism and an optical driving mechanism, the occlusal mechanism is configured to be able to be placed in an oral cavity, and a light generator is installed on the occlusal mechanism, The light generator corresponds to the position of the periodontal tissue in the oral cavity; the occlusal mechanism is connected with the vibration driving mechanism, and the light generator of the occlusal mechanism is connected with the optical driving mechanism; the vibration driving mechanism and the optical drive mechanism are respectively electrically connected to the control mechanism; the control mechanism is configured to control the vibration drive mechanism to drive the engagement mechanism to vibrate; the control mechanism is configured to control the optical drive mechanism to drive the The light generator produces light.
2. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the wavelength of the light emitted by the light generator is 650nm˜950nm.
3. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to claim 1, further comprising a main body casing, the control mechanism and the vibration driving mechanism are both mounted on the main body casing, the vibration driving mechanism and the The engaging mechanism is connected by the vibration conduction sheet.
4. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to claim 3, wherein the main body shell is made of ABS+PC synthetic material.
5. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to claim 3, wherein the occlusion mechanism is provided with an accommodating cavity, and a part of the structure of the vibration conduction sheet is embedded in the accommodating cavity.
6. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a power supply mechanism, the power supply mechanism is respectively connected with the control mechanism, the vibration drive mechanism and the optical drive institutional connection;

   The power supply mechanism includes a battery pack, and a voltage stabilizing circuit and a power supply adjusting circuit electrically connected to the battery pack.
7. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the occlusal mechanism comprises a base plate and an occlusal plate, and the first side surface of the base plate is configured to conform to an intraoral periodontal shape The corners of the base plate and the bite plate are all provided with chamfers, and the chamfers are round chamfers or gradient chamfers composed of multiple planes; the bite plate and the base plate form a set angle connected, the light generator and the bite plate are both mounted on the first side of the base plate;

   The opposite side edges of the base plate are provided with V-shaped notches concave from the outside to the inside, and the two V-shaped notches are respectively located on both sides of the bite plate.
8. The orthodontic aid according to claim 7, wherein the occlusal plate divides the base plate into an upper layer region and a lower layer region, the upper layer region is configured to be opposite to the upper periodontal tissue, and the lower layer The region is configured to be opposite to the lower periodontal tissue; the light generator includes a plurality of light-emitting parts, and the upper-layer region and the lower-layer region are respectively provided with a plurality of the light-emitting parts.
9. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to claim 8, wherein the bite plate is further connected with an auxiliary light plate, the auxiliary light plate is also provided with the light-emitting element, and the light-emitting element of the auxiliary light plate is configured To irradiate the periodontal area on the side facing the inside of the mouth.
10. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein a plurality of the light-emitting elements form a plurality of light-emitting matrices, and a plurality of the light-emitting elements are respectively connected to the optical drive mechanism; the optical drive The mechanism can independently control each of the light-emitting elements or independently control each of the light-emitting matrices composed of the light-emitting elements.
11. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the occlusal mechanism is provided with a first insertion portion, and the main body casing is provided with a second insertion portion, so The second insertion part is inserted into the insertion hole of the first insertion part, the second insertion part has an inner cavity, and the vibration driving mechanism is installed in the inner cavity.
12. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a wireless transmission module, the wireless transmission module is electrically connected with the control mechanism, and the wireless transmission module is configured to Signal connection with a mobile terminal, the mobile terminal is at least configured to input a control command to control the control mechanism, and is configured to record and display the vibration time, vibration frequency, light time, light intensity, and time of the orthodontic auxiliary device. Relevant data information of treatment time, remaining treatment time, and historical treatment process.
13. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to claim 12, wherein the wireless transmission module comprises a Bluetooth module, a WiFi module, a cellular mobile communication module or other wireless transmission modules.
14. The orthodontic auxiliary device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the control mechanism is provided with a control switch, and the control switch is configured to switch the working mode through the control mechanism, so The working mode includes at least a vibration mode, an illumination mode and a combination of vibration and illumination modes;

    The control mechanism is also connected with an indicator light.

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